I'm 25 and never liked what I studied at university (accounting). I hate it even more on the job. I'm not passionate about it at all but did it because I was expected to attend university.
I can't stand it anymore and want to retrain. I've always liked health related disciplines. However I am fearful of change given my age and also another 3 years of studying.
I feel I am in a rut. Can someone offer advice please?
Posted Jun 23, 2011, 12:04 AM UTC
25, you're a spring chicken.
It sounds like you need to just do it, become a health related person.
Bear in mind that accountants will be among the first up against the wall when the revolution comes but a good phlebotomist will always be needed.
Nurses are in huge demand right now, some hospitals even pay for some of the classes if you sign a contract with them.
25 is young. Consider getting your MBA and concentrating on marketing/media. An MBA is an EXCELLENT way to change one's careers. There is also law school. Or, find a sales gig.. if you're personable and can give presentations, a sales role coupled with a finance background = m-m-m-m-monster c-c-c-c-c-omboo
Why am I getting downvoted for sound career advice?
The typical American will change not just jobs but entire careers multiple times in their professional life. I'm in my 40s and I'm working on my fifth (or so) career.
Know how old you'll be in three years if you are off 'studying' or not? Twenty-eight.... coincidentally the same age you'd be no matter what you were to do.
You're young, don't let your age or any of that shit worry you when it comes to changing careers. In fact, if you are going to do a first career change, you want to do it when you're young and you have the time and (probably) few financial commitments to worry about, unlike when you're older.